February 2004
Friday 27/02/2004
NDPB advises on how hydro power generation may affect fisheries and fish stocks.
Executive to review opencast policy following research into its effectiveness.
Thursday 26/02/2004
Report provides information on range of people receiving benefits and tax credits.
Latest figures show a 4 per cent increase on those for the previous year.
Health Minister announces a number of new appointments.
Guaranteed maximum waiting time of 9 months for hospital treatment has been delivered.
Debate on food advertising aimed at children at public meeting organised by Food Standards Agency.
Transport Minister pledges support to WHO’s focus on improving road safety.
Wednesday 25/02/2004
Review of collaboration between schools and FE colleges in Scotland.
Latest figures show increase in staff numbers of more than 4,000.
First Minister leads initiative to 'counter demographics' and attract fresh talent.
Farmers have from March 1 to 31 to apply to 2004 Suckler Cow Premium Scheme Quota National Reserve.
Second annual progress report on sustainable development indicators.
Tuesday 24/02/2004
Minister visits site of £25m improvement scheme at Auchenkilns near Cumbernauld.
Minister proposes that some trials allowed to take place when accused fails to attend court.
Health Minister encourages contributions as deadline approaches.
Scottish launch of Automotive Skills - UK-wide Sector Skills Council for retail motor industry.
Publication of Global Entrepreneurship Monitor survey by Strathclyde University.
Projects that benefit disabled people across Scotland to received an extra £1 million.
Scotland must shrug off illogical 'fear of success' - Minister.
Executive's strategy is to seize opportunities of being major European player - Minister.
Results of latest round of planning show pupil and teacher number projections.
Larkhall to Milngavie rail link to become first bracnh line to fully reopen since 1979.
Monday 23/02/2004
An extra month for farmers and crofters to arrange entry to stewardship scheme.
First in series of events aiming to widen people's involvement in planning system.